The EEOC’s first subpoena enforcement under the PWFA sets an important precedent. Employers must take pregnancy-related accommodation requests seriously and engage in the interactive process in good faith. This case also highlights the importance of transparency during federal investigations and the legal consequences of noncomp

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is in full effect, and new guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is helping clarify how health care providers can support pregnant and postpartum employees in the workplace.